What Happens to the Fourier Transform When Functions Are Scaled and Shifted?

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The Fourier transform of the function g(t) = f(3t) − f(4t + 7) can be determined using the shift and time scaling properties of the Fourier transform. The time scaling property states that if f(t) has a Fourier transform F(ω), then f(at) has a Fourier transform (1/|a|)F(ω/a). The shift property indicates that if f(t) has a Fourier transform F(ω), then f(t - t0) has a Fourier transform e^(-jωt0)F(ω). Applying these properties, the Fourier transform of g(t) can be expressed as a combination of the transforms of f(3t) and f(4t + 7).

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If f(t) has the Fourier transform F(ω), what is the Fourier transform of the function g(t) =
f(3t) − f(4t + 7)? Use the shift property and time scaling property of the Fourier transform
to obtain your answer.


I have no idea how to start, please help, thanks..
 
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Well, there is a reason why the homework help posting template (the thing you deleted when you typed your post) asks you to list some of the relevant equations -- they often give you an idea of where to start. So let's do that:

What is the shift property of the Fourier transform? How might it be applied to the functions you have been given?

What is the time scaling property of the Fourier transform? How might it be applied to the functions you have been given?
 

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